Here Is Some Information About Airplane Interiors

By Deborah Wagner


In the economy of the world, the aerospace industry is among the largest industries. The growth rate of this industry is quite amazing and the rise is expected to continue for some time in future. Major manufacturers seem to be increasing the annual number of planes they produce as research reveals that an increasing number of people are currently travelling using planes.

Then high growth in the aerospace industry is also pushing the aircraft interiors industry to grow more. In fact, it is approximated that the aircraft interior sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in the aerospace industry. Airplane interiors are built for safety of the people onboard. It is this high level of safety that planes offer to passengers that is motivating more people to use planes on their travels.

First, plane interior is made of lightweight material. This helps in reducing the total weight the plane supports. Even though lightweight, these materials are very strong and durable. They do not get easily damaged and can last for as long as the plane is in service. Lower weight also assists in reducing fuel consumption. Cutting on fuel consumption is important due to soaring fuel prices.

The inside of a plane is normally adequately lit to make sure onboard crew and passengers have easy time moving about. To achieve this, the lights are fitted in different places. But in most cases the lights are placed overhead usually on the ceiling. During landing the lights inside the plane are dimmed by the crew to enable the eyes of the passengers to adjust to dim light in the event of emergency landing.

To make sure that passengers are comfortable, smooth and soft materials are used to cushion seats in planes. Synthetic leather tends to be the most widely used material even though other materials are in use as well. Most parts of the chair that the passenger comes in contact with are cushioned, including armrests, headrests, the seat, and backrests. Footrests are made using metal because of the manner in which they are used.

In the modern aerospace industry, manufacturers of interiors are struggling with the need to make more space for passengers. In part, they do this by increasing the size of the chairs and spaces for placing luggage. This is meant to make sure that passengers have more private space. However, increasing personal space is usually faced with the need to accommodate more passengers.

Planes are designed with oxygen masks for use during emergency situations. For instance, in case there is a problem with the air recycling system on the plane, passengers would have a hard time breathing. To solve this problem, cabins are designed with oxygen masks that passengers can use until the problem has been resolved or the plane has landed.

Finally, passengers in a plane are kept warm by the presence of temperature regulators. Room temperature is often a comfortable heat level for most people and so that cabins are kept at that temperature. However, in case there is need, the temperatures can always be heightened or reduced at any time.




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